The Workboot versions of the Nike Air Force 1 High dropped in Spring 2010 and popped up again for the Holiday season. In September, two low-top versions of Air Force 1 Workboot appeared, much to the satisfaction of AF1-heads who were strictly low-top. The black and grey colorways we showed you are actually designated the Air Force 1 Low Hiking Pack the tonal white midsole and black upper with white contrast stitching and perforated swoosh with a hexagonal eyelets complete the overall look of this release. One item to note: the laces have been swapped to work/hike-boot style laces. The black joints just dropped at Nike Harajuku and you can expect these to hit Nike Sportswear retailers soon.

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The adidas ZX8000 very well might be Three Stripes’ flagship retro runner.  With tech that was super-premium when they initially released and still comfy today, the ZX 8000 has the golden age looks to rival Nike Sportswear offerings like the Air Max 1 and AM90.  This newest pair of ZX8000s goes with a colorway we’ve seen the Swoosh use a few times, blending several earthy brown and green tones as the base for just a hint of purple to peek out from the sockiner.  The end result is a cold weather kick that shows you’ve got your eye on the details, and you can grab a pair today from Schuh-You.

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We’ve seen the Nike Air Max 2011 along with a new generation of Lunar-cushioned runners, so what else does Nike Running have in store for next year?  The Nike Air Relentless looks to be something of a bargain compared to its aforementioned peers, this speculation based on their use of a Phylite midsole and encapsulated Air unit in the heel.  That’s not as ‘space age’ as the Lunar releases we’ve been seeing and they lack any semblance of Flywire, but with an ultra-breathable Torch upper, the Air Max Relentless appears to be just that: a runner that won’t quit.  And there are a ton of colorways on deck, so click the jump below to see the full range of Nike Air Max Relentless colorways for Summer 2011.  via CK

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adidas Originals has a massive catalog of classic designs, but here’s a new release that only looks like it was created a quarter-century ago.  The adidas Originals Hard Court hints at Three Stripes’ ’80s basketball aesthetic with its hightop cut.  An ‘x’ overlay on the ankles immediately conjures images of the Forum Mid, and while the sole is a slimmed down vulcanized one to keep with today’s trends, there’s no denying its lines resemble the Metro Attitude.  The first three colorways are every bit as timeless as the design, with one pair going the Chicago-style route, another opting for a simple contrast of white and blues, and a third offering a bit of the ‘Grape’ flavor.  Check out shots of all three by clicking the jump below and look for these this month at Eastbay.

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We just saw a new ZX8000 from adidas Originals, but despite what the name might lead you to believe, the above pictured shoe is easily more than 10% as good.  In fact, many prefer the adidas Originals ZX800 for its even-more-classic look, an aesthetic established when the 800 first hit retailers back in 1989.  This new colorway is perfectly suited for 2010, bringing the golden age running look into the lifestyle-friendly present with a wheat and grey base that’s just neutral enough to handle bright blue and purple accents.  Check out more shots after the jump and look for these at select adidas Originals accounts like the United Kingdom’s End.

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Yesterday, LeBron James was on hand for the opening of the new Nike Basketball House of Hoops in Miami at Dadeland Mall. LeBron greeted the large crowd of excited Miami fans and fielded questions about the design of the shoe along with rising star Nike Basketball designer, Jason Petrie, who took over Nike LeBron design duties starting with the Nike Air Max LeBron VII. Aside from the King James appearance and the opening of the new House of Hoops Miami store, the other star attraction of the day was the eagerly-anticipated release of the Nike LeBron 8 ‘South Beach’ or ‘Pre-Heat’ as it has also been dubbed. LeBron was seen wearing a pair of the South Beach LeBron 8′s and matched the kicks with a Florida Marlins New Era cap. Jason Petrie also turned a few heads with a never-before-seen pair of Miami’d out Air Max LeBron VII Lows. Keep reading after the jump for a look at more pics from yesterday’s LeBron 8 event down in Miami.

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As the season goes on, the wear and tear of going all out on a nightly basis can take its toll, so it makes perfect sense to gradually lighten the load by taking some weight off your feet. We already saw this last year with the LeBron VII PS, a stripped down version of the Air Max LeBron VII designed to be a more lightweight version for the late season push. This season, Nike will introduce the LeBron 8 V2, a modified alternative to the primary LeBron 8 model that features a Flywire-infused Ashiko-like shell with large perforations beneath for some added breathability.

The overall shape and design is pretty similar to the original version of the 8, but the majority of the upper has been replaced by the lightweight translucent shell, with a diagonally placed heat-bonded toe cap standing out as the only real change to the basic design. Even the Flywire placement mimics the shape of the LeBron 8 V1, so keep reading to check out a ton of great detailed images and see for yourself. And if you need yours early, there are some early pairs up for grabs from MarqueeSole.

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The Jack Purcell line for Converse serves as a more luxurious option, and this suede uppered mid-cut boat shoe is exactly what you might need. It takes the classic boat-shoe construction and heightens it to hug above your ankle, and who can say no to suede? It doesn’t change the look, but adds a select appeal, and this versatile shoe should work on so many levels. With jeans, seersucker shorts, or some cargo pants befitting any occasion (like the Jack Purcell Johnny Collection), the Jack Purcell Boat Shoe Mid is a must-have for the lifestyle-shoe crowd. These just hit TGWO so check out the extra images after the jump and head there to add these to your rotation.

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An angel’s wings and a plush teddy bear hasn’t stopped Jeremy Scott from creating some of the most bizarre pieces of footwear sculptures of the decade, but his latest design takes it to the side of ‘classy’ as he creates a pair of shoes perfect for a tuxedo. Not only does it go well with a tuxedo, it IS a tuxedo – in shoe form. Here’s a look at the Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals Arrow, a low-top lifestyle shoe with a white shirt collar and black bowtie at the ankle of the shoe. The white upper is matches with a black lower construction with patent leather (the preferred material for dress shoes when wearing tuxedos) and is certainly a step further from his last tuxedo-inspired design. What will Jeremy Scott come up with next? Take a look at the images after the jump and expect these to hit select Jeremy Scott x adidas Originals retailers soon. via Suelasdegoma.

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The Nike Air Foamposite One debuted in 1997, but 2010 has arguably been the biggest year ever for Foams.  Copper, Eggplant, Pearl Foamposite Ones, Air Force 1 Foamposites and a hundred other Foam-inspired looks have made the satiny matte finish a must-have, but one stands above all the rest with its place in history.  The Foamposite One OG colorway made famous by Penny Hardaway and the Arizona Wildcats is one of the all-time classic original palettes right along with your Chlorophyll Air Trainer 1 or Infrared Air Max 90s, and will once again see a retro release in 2011.  And next year’s entire lineup ain’t too shabby, either, with the Metallic Pewter and Electric Green joints also queued up, but it’s never too early for a dose of Dark Neon Royal.  Take a look at the detailed gallery of the upcoming 2011 retro and let head to Kickscrew because they’ve got them in early.

Style: 314996-500
Color: Dark Neon Royal/White-Black

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Glossy croc-skin and…kevlar? That sort of combination is only possible on the Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke (or if some military troupe just became a lot more chic), and in this twelfth Air Force 1 Bespoke to come out of Nike Harajuku, that combination is the central point. Some of you may be wondering why so many have been coming out from Harajuku; back in mid-July, the Air Force 1 Bespoke Experience – exclusive to 21 Mercer in New York, set-up a four-day pop-up shop at its sister shop out in Harajuku Japan. The sneakerheads out there have been doing their thing for quite some time and its no surprise that all the Bespoke appointments were snatched up immediately. This latest Bespoke production features a lustrous croc-skin with a red hue with the rugged kevlar on the toe-box and center panel, with safari print on the heel and an infrared trim on the bottom sole and laces. The swoosh and inner lining is colored with a camel brown. Check out Bespoke number twelve from Nike Harajuku after the jump.

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With more colorways than any sneaker in history, the Nike Air Force 1 has also probably had more written about its three decades of dominance than any other shoe.  But sometimes, you just look at a crispy new pair of AF1s and you’re speechless.  The simple lines and colorblocking patterns occasionally come together to create utter perfection, but the only problem with this new pair is it’s only available in small sizes.  An AF1 Low GS, these white/grey/black joints find contrasts in the form of a variety of materials on the upper, plus select neon green hits to add a bit of juice to the mix.  Check out more images after the jump and grab a pair today from Nike Sportswear retailers like SneakersNStuff.

Style: 314192-125
Color: White/White-Cool Grey-Black

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